Assistant
Blanket Mine — Caledonia Mining (CMCL)
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted artisans with maintenance of hoists and Trackless Mobile Machines (TMMs)—including Load Haul Dumpers (LHDs) and dump trucks—ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Conducted plant maintenance: alignment checks, re-greasing gears, and participation in rod mill servicing and inspections.
- Supported fabrication/assembly on a sieve bend housing project; hands-on welding, grinding, drilling, and plate cutting.
- Contributed to project decisions (e.g., determining dimensions and ordering materials) balancing technical requirements and cost efficiency.
- Built practical knowledge of metalworking processes and the operational challenges of TMMs in underground mining; strengthened teamwork, adaptability, and safety awareness.